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Centre for Engineering and Architectural Sustainability

We’re tackling global challenges like climate change, resource scarcity and urban growth by rethinking how we design, build and live.

Innovating for a sustainable future

At the Centre for Engineering and Architectural Sustainability (CEAS), engineers, architects and sustainability experts work together to create solutions that benefit people and the planet.

Our research aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and focuses on:

Through partnerships with industry, government and communities, we turn ideas into real-world impact.

Together, we’re building a future where people, places and the planet thrive.

Our vision

To lead transformative research that shapes sustainable environments and improves lives globally.

Our work spans three areas:

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Engineering Technology and Systems

Smarter, greener technologies

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Sustainable Infrastructure

Resilient solutions for transport, water and urban growth

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Architecture and the Built Environment

Spaces that work for people and nature

Meet the team in the Centre for Engineering and Architectural Sustainability
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International Conference in High Temperature Defect Assessment

We're hosting the international HIDA-9 conference at ARU in Chelmsford, from 8-10 September 2026.

HIDA-9